The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-04-07

say that it was done Plumly. Not only
so, but to show that we have had a due re.
gard for the correct way, one Pope in the
spirit OF inspiration has given to us the
meaning of the constitutional decalogue,
and where We found men dissatisfied with
the color OF our work we gave them a
Browning. Yet, as our labors advance, our
troubles increase. We have had to en-
counter Boggs with all the attendant
evils; but as compensation for these
misfortunes we have had Day full of
sunshine and gladness; and it has also
been our misfortune to travel with the
Lane that run by the Fields, where the
Rye, with the beautiful flowers
OF journalistic truth, grows in
the light of our kindness.
and as the evening of our labors draws
nigh the curfew Bells ring out their sill
very notes, calling the workmen to rest,
and then we turn to the Finger upon the
dial plate of time and find that evening
has come, and the labors of this body are
ended. Now, as we gather around our
Camp fires to bid each other farewell. we
Will turn to our Sadler, and, mounting
our steeds we will HE away to our wives,
to our children and to our sweethearts,
where we will forget the asperities of this
house and try to be better men and better
Christians.
Amended by adding that we hope we
have made no Groce mistakes.
The resolution was ruled out of order.
So was resolution by Mr.. Jarrett de-
claring "We all Garfield that we have
done one duty, and left bright record
for the future"
Resolution to appoint joint commit
tee to prepare an address to the people
on the proposed amendments to the con-
stitution, was tabled.
Resolution of sympathy for Gladstone,
Parnell and Ireland was introduced by
Mr.. Plumly, and passed by vote of 50
to 81.
Senate amendments to house bill divid-
ing Tom Green county into five new
counties were concurred in.
A resolution of thanks to the knightly
representatives of the Austin STATESMAN,
Galveston News, Dallas News and Fort
Worth Gazette, for their reports OF the
house proceedings, was adopted,
Resolution condemning certain heads
of the state departments, should they
adopt certain suggested action as to the
bill to postpone the forcible collection of
taxes, was tabled.
Message from Governor Ross, the same
as presented in the senate, was read.
A very elegant silver pitcher and service
was presented on the part of the members
to Speaker Pendleton; the presentation
being made by Mr.. Johnson, and the gift
being accepted by the speaker, both in
graceful terms.
Mr.. j. Roland Day, on behalf of himself
and fellow clerks of the house, presented
the speaker with handsome silver vase
and boquet, presented by some of the
ladies of Austin, making speech as beau
tiful as the flowers presented, and being
warmly applauded.
An appropriate gift-a crutch, was pre-
sented to Mr.. Frank Mullins, the crippled
and attentive postmaster of the house
Mr.. Garwood making the presentation in
graceful expressions on the part of the
me mbers.
While waiting for the hour of final dis
solution, otherwise called final adjourn
ment, the members sauntered out and in
the hall at pleasure, and sixty-nine of
them who had voted for the resolution
lmprisoning Mr.. II. S. Garfield, of the
San Antonio Express newspaper, were
served with notices of suit by Mr.. Can
field for $110,025 damages for false i'm
prisonment. Many of the parties served
lntimated that this would be responded to
by suits for libel against the Express.
Master Willie Truitt, on behalf of him
col nd of Of
sented the speaker with fine watch
chain. Master Trultt made nice little
presentation speech.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Latimer, but was ruled out of order:
Whereas, One H. S. Garfield has this
day instituted suit in the district court of
Travis county against fifty-nine members
of this house, for damages; and
Whereas, Said fifty members are
not able to pay said amount, should judg.
ment be obtained; and
Whereas, Said Garfield is too proud q
man to take the pauper's oath; therefore
Resolved, That the twenty-one mem
bers of the house who voted against the
resolution imprisoning said Garfield be-
and they are hereby compelled, by this
OmnlpOGenb Douy, to pay Ill cOSuS dCcru-
ing by virtue of said prosecution
Laughter.
During the proceedings, as Deputy
Sheriff johnson was serving the Garfield
citation on some of the members inside
the hall, objection was raised by Mr.
Camp, and the deputy sheriff was elected
by the sergeant at arms, by order of the
speaker.
At o'clock precisely the house was
adjourned by the speaker sine die.
Members involved in the Garfield sui
we're requested to meet for consultation
after the house adjourned.
Legislative Notes.
The following is the text of Senator
Macmanns, resnlntinn adnnted hu tht